Computers and office automation industries

All Systems Are Still Go

Article Abstract:

Despite the recession, more sophisticated furniture for automated offices is continuing to be designed and marketed. Many manufacturers believe that the demand will grow as money for expenditures between more available. Consumers are very aware of ergonomics as well as health related issues and recent studies have proved that there is a real relationship between ergonomics and productivity. Customer requests for individually designed furniture often generate new products and there is some feeling that furniture manufacturers are not keeping pace with office automation, particularly with regard to CRTs and VDTs. Additionally, manufacturers emphasize that technology could make new furniture out of data. Photographs of products are included.

Temporary Services Sing a New Song

Article Abstract:

The annual revenue of the temporary service industry, employing 3.5 million workers, reached $2.5 billion in 1981. The primary function of these services has been to provide temporary office help. Now they are claiming they can cut businesses' costs by staffing offices with such help on a long-term basis. Emphasis now is on screening personnel and training proficient operators. Olsten Temporary Services has thirty-eight training centers. In its 450 regional offices, Kelly Services trains with generic routines by Universal Training Systems. Manpower, Inc. the world's largest temporary service firm, trains on three levels with diskettes.